Political Affairs Intern

Job Description

Work Location: New York

Expected duration: 3 to 6 months (March 2026)

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the internship position encompass all aspects of the Directorate’s work. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in planning and organising meetings, briefings, roundtables, seminars and other CTED events
• Assist in preparing documents arrangements for the organization of CTC/CTED meetings, briefings, roundtables, seminars and other events
• Assist in preparing background notes, talking points for meetings, missions and other events attended by CTED staff
• Conduct research to contribute to CTED analytical products on trends and developments in terrorism and counter-terrorism
• Research, draft and update country profiles and other background documents in preparation for high-level meetings and other events
• Assist with preparing infographics and visual aids for CTED documents and presentations
• Attend and take notes at meetings, conferences and other events; assist in the preparation of summaries and reports of discussions
• Assist in other ad-hoc activities as instructed

Qualifications/special skills

Languages: Not available.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Deadline: 23 Feb 2026